It's the Law

Hundreds of people are killed and many more are injured nationwide each year. Many of these injuries and deaths are preventable. If drivers follow the new 3-feet passing law, the risk for potential accidents drops dramatically.

Safety Tips

Drivers:

• Slow down near bicyclists
• Pay attention and avoid driving distractions
• Look for bicyclists before opening your car door
• Be aware of oncoming Bicyclists when making a left turn
• Check your blind spot for bicyclists before turning right

Bicyclists:

• Ride with the flow of traffic, not against it
• Ride with a white front light at night
• Be visible. Don’t hug the curb and ride in a straight line
• Be predictable and use hand signals
• Stop at red lights and stop signs
• Ride 3-5 feet to the left of parked cars to avoid opening doors